We always need people to give love and care to our animals. There are many opportunities to help with fundraising, advertising, newsletter, adoption days, and fostering. If you are interested in volunteering please call the office at 910-944-5098.
- PetSmart – volunteers needed to work shifts tending our cats in residence as well as helping with adoptions during February, June, and October.
- Foster Homes – good, clean, responsible and loving homes needed to foster both cats and dogs.
- Fundraising - volunteers needed to help with various fundraisers throughout the year. Tag sales, microchip clinics, solicitation of items for auctions, Top Hat and Tails, jewelry collection parties, in-home events






The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets, in need of a helping paw. With the sale of each full-sized Bearemy's Kennel Pals friend - a collection of Build A Bear Workshop plush dogs - one dollar is donated to domestic pet programs including local animal shelters, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and pet eduction programs around the country. These funds are available to qualified non-profit organizations in the United States and Canada. Visit